Industrial fluids
Metalworking coolant emulsions
Regular removal of solids, water, and tramp oil keeps your machines running. GEA separators ensure efficient bypass treatment for reliable, hygienic operation.
Key benefits of GEA coolant emulsion treatment
- Extended coolant life: Up to 4 to 5 times longer service intervals
- Reduced disposal costs: Lower volumes of waste coolant
- Minimized machine downtime: Reliable, continuous purification
- Improved hygiene: Cleaner working conditions and reduced risk of skin irritation
- Enhanced process efficiency: Optimized metalworking performance
Coolant emulsions in metalworking: Importance & challenges
Coolant emulsions are essential in metalworking as they reduce friction and forming energy, dissipate heat and flush away metal shavings during machining and forming operations. To perform these tasks, emulsions are complex mixtures of emulsifiers, stabilizers, corrosion inhibitors, high-pressure additives and mineral oil components. However, this complexity makes them prone to bacterial contamination and rapid degradation, especially when impurities like metal shavings and tramp fluids are present.
If left untreated, coolant emulsions can break down, causing acid formation, discoloration and even skin irritation for operators. Fast, effective removal of solids and tramp oil is essential to maintain coolant quality and ensure safe, efficient operations.
GEA’s solution: Simultaneous separation in a single step
GEA separators are engineered for seamless integration into your production process, enabling early, partial stream purification. Our technology simultaneously removes fine solids and tramp oil in a single cycle - extending coolant life by up to five times, minimizing machine downtime and improving hygiene as well as working conditions.
Partner with GEA for reliable performance
With GEA’s proven centrifugal technology and global service network, you can count on reliable, continuous purification of coolant emulsions - even in the most demanding industrial environments.
Contact GEA today to discover how our solutions can optimize your metalworking operations and protect your assets.
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